Ferries in the USA

There are numerous ferry connections in the USA that are important for both passenger and freight transportation. Some of the best-known ferry ports are Seattle, San Francisco, New York and Boston. The ferries in Seattle connect the mainland with various islands and peninsulas in Puget Sound. In San Francisco, the ferries are a popular connection between the city and the bay, including the pier for Alcatraz Prison Island. The Staten Island Ferry in New York City runs daily between Manhattan and Staten Island and offers impressive views of the Statue of Liberty. In Boston, there are ferry connections to the Boston Harbor Islands and the Cape Cod peninsula.